Central Maine Healthcare has partnered with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine to offer colorectal cancer screenings for Anthem members at Bridgton (Maine) Hospital.
Beginning May 5, Central Maine specialist physicians began providing preventative colonoscopies for Anthem members at Bridgton Hospital every week, according to a May 1 news release.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer among adults, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screenings for patients beginning at age 45.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.